Old Maps of Townsend, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 30 historic maps of Townsend. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Townsend, WI maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Wabeno
    1942 Map of Wabeno
    1942 Wabeno
    1942 Print · USGS
    Forest County's timberlands are captured here in the early 1940s, when rail and river still drove the local economy. Researchers can locate vanished rural schools like Rummel Sch, several local cemeteries, and the site of an Abandoned CCC Camp near Otter Lake.

  2. 1950 Map of Wabeno
    1950 Map of Wabeno
    1950 Wabeno
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods of Forest County are captured here at mid-century, where logging roots and lake country recreation meet. Genealogists and historians can locate rural schoolhouses like Rummel Sch, explore the Abandoned CCC Camp, or trace the old Logging RR routes.

  3. 1951 Map of Wabeno, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Wabeno, 1953 Print
    1951 Wabeno
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Northwoods of Forest and Oconto counties are shown in the early fifties as the timber and railway era transitioned into modern recreation. Researchers can locate the logging towns of Soperton and Wabeno, or trace rural life through the Windfall Sch and Forest Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Iron Mountain, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Iron Mountain, 1964 Print
    1954 Iron Mountain
    1964 Print · USGS
    Upper Michigan and Northeastern Wisconsin are shown in detail during the mid-fifties, when the logging and mining economies still moved by rail. Trace the rail lines of the Soo Line to remote stops like Koepenick Station or explore the Iron Range near Iron Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Iron Mountain
    1959 Map of Iron Mountain
    1959 Iron Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northwoods of Wisconsin and the Michigan border are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by timber, water, and rail. Researchers can trace historic junctions like Hiles Junction, the expansive Nicolet National Forest, and lakefront settlements from Rhinelander to Tomahawk.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Wabeno, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Wabeno, 1975 Print
    1972 Wabeno
    1975 Print · USGS
    Forest County in the early 1970s is characterized by the timber-belt communities of Wabeno and Soperton within the Nicolet National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side developments, numerous lakefronts, and several local cemeteries like St Ambrose Cem and Roseland Cem.

  7. 1972 Map of Otter Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Otter Lake, 1975 Print
    1972 Otter Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    The deep Northwoods of Forest County are captured in the early seventies, dominated by the sprawling Nicolet National Forest. Researchers can trace old timber access routes like Kufner Road and locate remote water features such as Johnson Spring and Otter Lake.

  8. 1972 Map of Townsend, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Townsend, 1975 Print
    1972 Townsend
    1975 Print · USGS
    Oconto County's timber and lake country is captured in the early seventies, when the Chicago and North Western railroad still served the northern woods. Trace family history at Forest Home Cem or locate the Archibald Lookout Tower near Townsend and Lakewood.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1972 Map of Reservoir Pond, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Reservoir Pond, 1975 Print
    1972 Reservoir Pond
    1975 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's north woods in the early 1970s appear as a dense network of glacial lakes and springs along the Oconto River. Outdoorsmen and historians can trace the Railroad Grade or locate the Ada Lake Lookout Tower and the Jones Spring Impoundment.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1990 Map of Wabeno, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Wabeno, 1991 Print
    1990 Wabeno
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Wisconsin Northwoods in the early nineties is a landscape of deep timber, tribal lands, and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through lumber towns like Wabeno and Townsend or locate the Lakewood State Fish Hatchery.

  11. 2011 Map of Otter Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Otter Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Otter Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Forest County's North Woods are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its rivers and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Indian Market Rd and locate forest landmarks such as Camp Ten and Otter Lake.

  12. 2011 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2011 Print
    2011 Reservoir Pond
    2011 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's northern forests and glacial lakes appear in high detail during the early 2010s. Trace local landmarks like the Ada Lake Lookout Tower, the Reservoir 2 WP 463 Dam, and the Jones Spring Impoundment.

  13. 2011 Map of Townsend, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Townsend, 2011 Print
    2011 Townsend
    2011 Print · USGS
    Townsend and Lakewood are documented during this period of recreational growth in Oconto County. Local historians and genealogists can trace property access near the Archibald Lookout Tower or explore landmarks like the Lakewood State Fish Hatchery and Paul Bunyon Ski Area.

  14. 2011 Map of Wabeno, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wabeno, 2011 Print
    2011 Wabeno
    2011 Print · USGS
    Forest County's timber and lake country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the communities of Wabeno and Soperton. Genealogists and historians can trace local family sites at Forest Hill Cemetery and Lakeview Cemetery, or locate the Padus Lookout Tower.

  15. 2013 Map of Otter Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Otter Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Otter Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Forest County's dense lake and river networks are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the hydrology of the N Br Oconto River and locate local landmarks like Camp Ten and Johnson Spring.

  16. 2013 Map of Wabeno, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wabeno, 2013 Print
    2013 Wabeno
    2013 Print · USGS
    Forest County's timber and lake country is captured here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Wabeno. Local researchers can locate family landmarks and rural settlements like Soperton, Carter, and the Padus Lookout Tower.

  17. 2013 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2013 Print
    2013 Reservoir Pond
    2013 Print · USGS
    Wisconsin's Northwoods are captured here in a period of established forest management and recreation near Townsend. Outdoorsmen and local historians can locate specific sites like the Ada Lake Lookout Tower, Boot Lake Campground, and the Adirondack Shelter.

  18. 2013 Map of Townsend, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Townsend, 2013 Print
    2013 Townsend
    2013 Print · USGS
    Townsend and Lakewood are documented here during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by forestry and lakefront recreation. Researchers can locate specific sites like the Archibald Lookout Tower, the Paul Bunyon Ski Area, and the Lakewood State Fish Hatchery.

  19. 2015 Map of Wabeno, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wabeno, 2015 Print
    2015 Wabeno
    2015 Print · USGS
    Forest County, Wisconsin, is shown here in the mid-2010s, centered on the historic timber communities and the water-rich terrain of the North Woods. Genealogists can trace family sites at Saint Ambrose Cem or Forest Hill Cem, while exploring the surroundings of Wabeno and Soperton.

  20. 2015 Map of Otter Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Otter Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Otter Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Forest County's dense timberlands and glacial lakes are shown here during the mid-2010s. Modern researchers can trace the roads around Carter or locate remote water features like Camp One Springs, Otter Lake, and the N Br Oconto River.

  21. 2015 Map of Townsend, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Townsend, 2015 Print
    2015 Townsend
    2015 Print · USGS
    Townsend and Lakewood are documented here during the mid-2010s, nestled within the expansive Nicolet National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can locate family sites near Forest Home Cem or trace the water systems of Townsend Flowage and Archibald Lake.

  22. 2015 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2015 Print
    2015 Reservoir Pond
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Nicolet National Forest lakeland is shown in detail during the mid-2010s, highlighting the intricate shoreline of the Oconto River headwaters. Researchers can trace forest access routes and waterfront developments near Reservoir Pond, Ada Lake, and the Jones Spring Impoundment.

  23. 2018 Map of Wabeno, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wabeno, 2018 Print
    2018 Wabeno
    2018 Print · USGS
    Forest County's timber and lake country is captured here during the late 2010s. Researchers can locate family sites at Saint Ambrose Cem or Lakeview Cem, and trace rural routes between Wabeno, Soperton, and Carter.

  24. 2018 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Reservoir Pond, 2018 Print
    2018 Reservoir Pond
    2018 Print · USGS
    Nicolet National Forest across the Oconto and Langlade county lines is shown here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the complex water systems of the S Br Oconto River and locate secluded landmarks like Jones Spring Impoundment and McCaslin Spring.

  25. 2018 Map of Otter Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Otter Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Otter Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Forest and Oconto Counties are shown in this modern survey of northern Wisconsin, where the Nicolet National Forest meets a high density of glacial lakes. Researchers can trace forest roads and trails near the settlement of Carter or locate remote water features like Otter Lake and Rat River.

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